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From left are Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games State Finals participants Kyle Swanson, Jane Birchfield, Michele Preisser, Gary Preisser and Marjorie Swanson.

From left are Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games State Finals participants Kyle Swanson, Jane Birchfield, Michele Preisser, Gary Preisser and Marjorie Swanson.

Local seniors at state finals

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Body The local group included 12 first-time state finals participants. Participants picked up a total of 28 medals – 14 gold, nine silver and five bronze.
Lauren Staff/UNC Athletics After two years at the University of North Carolina, Annie Kate Dalton transferred to East Carolina University.

Lauren Staff/UNC Athletics After two years at the University of North Carolina, Annie Kate Dalton transferred to East Carolina University.

Dalton gets fresh start

Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Body Murphy alumna Annie Kate Dalton and current East Carolina University junior Annie Kate Dalton said the Division I athlete experience has been “like a roller coaster.
Andrews running back Dalton Rose (5) prepares to straight arm Hayesville’s Michael Mauney (24) as Rose angles for the end zone.

Andrews running back Dalton Rose (5) prepares to straight arm Hayesville’s Michael Mauney (24) as Rose angles for the end zone.

Jackets capitalize on Cats’ miscues to take a 14-6 win

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Body Andrews (0-5 SMC, 4-6 overall) played a spirited second half, but couldn’t overcome the 14-0 halftime lead Hayesville (2-3, 6-4) fashioned by capitalizing on two miscues by the Wildcats.
Justin Fitzgerald/Cherokee Scout Murphy’s Trenton Russell brings down Andrew Knuckolls of Fannin County, Ga., during a 21-14 win over the Rebels on Sept. 17. The Bulldogs’ defense was stout again Friday night against Cherokee.

Justin Fitzgerald/Cherokee Scout Murphy’s Trenton Russell brings down Andrew Knuckolls of Fannin County, Ga., during a 21-14 win over the Rebels on Sept. 17. The Bulldogs’ defense was stout again Friday night against Cherokee.

Murphy takes care of business

David Brown
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Body “We overcame some early adversity and showed who we are.”
April McNAbb/Contributing Photographer The Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball team’s starting six led the way to the Little Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament title last week.

April McNAbb/Contributing Photographer The Hiwassee Dam varsity volleyball team’s starting six led the way to the Little Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament title last week.

Lady Eagles win tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Body Hiwassee Dam bounced from state playoffs